John 16:23-33

23 "When that day comes, you will no longer ask me for anything. What I'm about to tell you is true. My Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive what you ask for. Then your joy will be complete.

25 "I have not been speaking to you plainly. But a time is coming when I will speak clearly. Then I will tell you plainly about my Father.

26 When that day comes, you will ask for things in my name. I am not saying I will ask the Father instead of you asking him.

27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me. He also loves you because you have believed that I came from God.

28 "I came from the Father and entered the world. Now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father."

29 Then Jesus' disciples said, "Now you are speaking plainly. You are using examples that are clear.

30 Now we can see that you know everything. You don't even need anyone to ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God."

31 "At last you believe!" Jesus said.

32 "But a time is coming when you will be scattered and go to your own homes. In fact, that time is already here. You will leave me all alone. But I am not really alone. My Father is with me.

33 "I have told you these things, so that you can have peace because of me. In this world you will have trouble. But cheer up! I have won the battle over the world."